House of Lords Commission

The House of Lords Commission is a select committee of the House of Lords which provides strategic and political direction for the House of Lords Administration. Its remit also includes approving the annual Estimate, overseeing financial support arrangements for peers, and delegate various functions to the Services, Finance, and Audit committees.[1]

The House of Lords Commission replaced the House Committee.[2]

Membership

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As of January 2024, the membership of the committee is as follows:[3]

Member Party
Lord McFall of Alcluith (Chair) Lord Speaker
Lord Gardiner of Kimble Non-affiliated
Earl of Kinnoull Crossbench
Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall Labour
Lord McLoughlin Conservative
Lord Morse Crossbench
Lord Newby Liberal Democrat
Baroness Scott of Needham Market Liberal Democrat
Baroness Smith of Basildon Labour
Lord True Conservative

The committee also includes external members who are not peers or members of Parliament, currently Charlotte Moar and Nora Senior.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "House of Lords Commission - role". UK Parliament.
  2. ^ "House Committee". UK Parliament.
  3. ^ "House of Lords Commission - membership". UK Parliament.